The Northwest Vermont Ski Club turned out for another great weekend of racing at the Ted Mean's Memorial Ski Race held at Hazen's Notch. For the second year in a row NWVT dominated the small field of racers. Serving as a precursor to the B.F.A Alumni/Citizens Race things are shaping up for an interesting mix. The course was groomed wide and firm enough for skate this year, but all racers chose traditional technique. Due to the the freestyle classification of the event some liberties were taken on the course. The same 9km loop winding through woods, orchards, and fields offered speedy descents and moderate climbs. Some of the obstacles for this year were ducking sap lines, and a detour around a wash out. There was even a couple jumps to add to the thrill of racing at Hazen's Notch. Top honors today go to Scott Magnan who defended his champion title from last year with a 31:45. Just good enough to hold off Perry Bland who placed second 45 seconds behind in 32:30. Another tight race between the Bolduc boys as Damian took third place 30 seconds in front of fourth place Andre'. They finished in 36:00 and 36:30 respectively. NWVT did not just pick up some Maple Syrup at the race. They also recruited new member Ferdinand Lauffer who took fifth place in 40:15. Ferdinand recently completed the Canadian Ski Marathon a two day 155km event. Rounding out the field in 6th, 7th and 8th place were B.F.A. skiers Rachael Shepardson-Rudden, Sam Martell and Daniel Gabrault. As this is a very low key event; self timed racers were getting underway as the day went on. Things sure are looking intersting for the rest of the season. Next weekend Damian, Kevin, Perry and Scott will venture to Maine to race the Rangely Lakes Loppet. Do not forget the B.F.A. Alumni/Citizens race the afternoon of March 12 at the Dickinson Farm, and the relays on March 13 at Hard'ack in St. Albans. Rumor has it that the Magnan brothers will be resting a dark horse family member Saturday for the relays on Sunday.